After an evening of resting for Xinalith and preparing for Pax, it was eventually time for them to leave. Supplies gathered and packed, weapons and potions at hand, with one farewell to the cabin they stayed at during Xinalith's recovery period, they were off.
It shouldn't come to a surprise that along the way, no mercenaries came for them. Perhaps the odd bandit or so, but it would be quick work to either get around them or deal with them. But there wasn't anyone hunting them down at least. It was a clean journey towards the castle, passing through the city and ignoring the plentiful inns that normally would draw them in and let them call it a day.
But not this time. They continued forward, breaking out towards the other side and continuing on until the air grew stronger in magic. Something that may not be as easily picked up to Pax, at the very most the air would feel fresher and the scent would oddly smell sweeter, but for Xinalith? What would often bring them comfort was instead inviting nerves in.
Surrounded by a beautiful spread of luscious fields, dancing flowers and wispy branches of willow trees stood a tall, neatly built tower with a small bridge connecting to a smaller, two story building. Ivy swirled around it in certain areas the higher you peered up at the tower itself, pink and purple flowers blooming and softly dancing in the cool breeze. In comparison to some of the other towers occupied by sorcerers or wizards alike, this one was one of the bigger once dotted around the vast lands, not acting as a home but more of the main base for the high sorcerers that worked here.
Despite the beings that current resided within, it truly was a beautiful place. The garden that Xinalith mentioned could be seen, a well-cared for front yard that had pebbled paths leading towards one of the gates towards the large back garden, but surrounding this space was nothing but land. Something that, if the two succeeded and did decide to spend their days here, could easily be expanded upon and turned into a home.
When the time came to dismount the horses and send them off to a safer area, Xinalith was already readying their staff so they could begin with the plan. Gesturing for Pax to follow, they lead him towards the back entrance, ear twitching to ensure there weren't any muffled conversations from potential guards. If there were any, they weren't at the front at least.
After the two climbed over the tall, iron fences, Xinalith turned to Pax once they were by the door. A soft, luminescent barrier could be seen reflecting light from the dipping suns rays, suggesting to them that the sorcerers inside had, indeed, locked the place up tight.
Alright, are you ready? The moment I break this barrier, it's time to do your thing.
It took most of the night to get the safehouse cleaned out, weapons swapped around - though his great sword would remain with Lilly so he didn't have to return - poisons and other poultices grabbed by the vial. Something to eat for them both before they left, bags packed, everything ready that needed to be. Soon enough they were off.
The trip was spent with a tense air, both knowing what was to come. As confident as they spoke about the future the outcome was unknown. Four high sorcerers. That was an insane ask to take on. The pair of them were insane. Though no matter what, Pax would go down swinging and take at least one more down with him. If he wasn't going to make it, his existence would be a scar on them.
Idle chat as they passed through towns, bandits swift work, most of the time Pax could just intimidate them.
Before he knew it, they were at the tower. He couldn't even look at it in the aspect of it possibly being the pairs new home. Not yet. Not while there was still too much to do. For now it was just another obstacle.
Climbing up the fence, Pax pulled out his bow. Pre dipped arrows at the ready. A deep breath as he readied three arrows at once, tucked between fingers and carefully aimed.
Ready. Just count me down.
Drawing back the bow his eyes were locked in the general direction of where the guards should be. Hard focused and ready to release.
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